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I grew up in team sports. I think I understand the psyche of America. I think when children sign up to play, it's got to be team.
Billie Jean King
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Billie Jean King
Age: 81
Born: 1943
Born: November 22
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Billie Jean Moffitt
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We have, or have had women presidents or prime ministers in Liberia, Chile, Germany, Great Britain...and yet the US of A still hasn't had a women president. It's just beyond my thinking. Look at Congress.
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I have a lot to say, and if I'm not No. 1, I can't say it.
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I always think it's best to pretend you're in a tenuous position. Just as a player, you always want to stay in the now and work hard but also have goals for the future. There's no promises in any entrepreneurial business. You have to really work hard every year and also try to envision where you want to go in the future at the same time.
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I knew after my first lesson what I wanted to do with my life.
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Everyone has people in their lives that are gay, lesbian or transgender or bisexual. They may not want to admit it, but I guarantee they know somebody.
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I always respect right off the bat because we are human, but then over time you learn who the person truly is, just like they learn about you. Hope it works out really well, and you hope that builds a stronger connection over time. You can't be friends with everybody.
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A girl didn't get an athletic scholarship until the fall of 1972 for the very first time.
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The main thing is to care. Care very hard, even if it is only a game you are playing.
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I always liked co-ed events best so we have two men and two women on each team.
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